Orig. title: Tablet study UGent
Engl. transl.: Tablet study UGent
Study details
| Year: | 2013 |
| Scope: | Local |
| Countries: | Belgium |
| Methodology: | Empirical research – Mixed methods |
| Methods of data collection: | Focus group; Survey |
| Researched Groups: | Children; Teachers / Educators |
| Children Ages: | Pre-adolescents (11-13 Years old); Adolescents (14-18 Years old) |
| Funder: | UGent |
| Funder Types: | University |
| Has Formal Ethical Clearance: | Yes |
| Consents: | Consent obtained from parents; Consent obtained from school officials / principal |
| Informed Consent: | Consent obtained |
Goals
The aim of the study was to investigate the implementation of tablet devices in a large secondary school in Flanders and to answer the following research questions:
1/ How do teachers and students experience the role of the teacher following the introduction of tablet devices in the classroom setting? What are, in other words, the consequences for teaching practices?
2/ What are the perceptions of both teachers and students towards this change in learning practices?
3/ What are the perceptions on the conditions that support these teaching and learning practices?